American physicians’ understanding of health was based around the male body, while diagnoses for mental health disorders were based around symptoms experienced by women — a history that still haunts ...

A recent study published in Health Data Science, led by Dr. Fengyu Wen from the Institute of Medical Technology at Peking University Health Science Center and Professor Luxia Zhang from the National ...

PHILADELPHIA— The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Researchers at the Perelman School ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Studies have shown that socioeconomic factors can lead to worsened outcomes in patients with AMD. Providers ...

I’ve experienced the reality of health disparities firsthand. Growing up in a low-income, predominantly Black neighborhood in Boston during the 60s and 70s, my family didn’t have access, or, frankly, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Throughout the week we've delved into The Untold Truth, sharing the disparities Black women face, leading to poor health outcomes, including cancer death rates that are nearly ...

The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine ...

I've always noticed disparities. I grew up in Liberia, West Africa, where I was very much aware of how good my health and quality of life were, the daughter of highly educated professionals. Many ...

Health information presents both opportunities and challenges for the African American community. With an abundance of medical resources available, it’s vital to understand how to navigate this ...